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About

The Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward encompasses a largely residential area within the northern Kent countryside, bordering the London boroughs to the west. It is characterised by a mix of housing developments, from post-war estates to more recent builds, set among older village cores. The landscape features rolling fields and woodland, with the A2 road providing a major transport route through the area, connecting it to Dartford and London.

Agriculture remains a visible part of the local environment, with farms operating near residential zones. The ward includes the distinct settlements of Longfield, New Barn, and Southfleet, each maintaining its own community focus with local shops and schools. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Nicholas Church in Southfleet, which dates to the 13th century and sits within its original churchyard setting.

Area overview

On average Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is £65,070 per year. There are 3 schools in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is home to around 6,830 people, with a population density of about 462.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Population
6,830
Population density
462.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.8(+311%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.92(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.55(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+45%)
Other theft
7.61(+36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,077
89.03%
Indian
241
3.53%
Other White
112
1.64%
Other
75
1.1%
African
68
1%
Total population: 6,826

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,700
29.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,007
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
16.18%
No qualifications
922
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,724

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,347
49.36%
Owns with a mortgage
944
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
7.99%
Social rents from council
115
4.21%
Shared ownership
43
1.58%
Total households: 2,729

Property prices in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£431
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £659K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £431 per square foot) in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,600 up to £1,325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£672,000£436
Semi-Detached36£492,000£448
Terraced12£367,500£397
Flats6£225,000£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590,000£398,250£245,000
2017£590,000£69,750£417,500£288,500
2018£600,000£210,000£410,000£322,500
2019£571,250£265,000£400,000£320,000
2020£577,500£235,000£436,000£295,000
2021£600,000£225,000£451,000£330,000
2022£667,500£217,500£475,000£376,000
2023£672,500£225,000£435,000£377,500
2024£666,250£162,500£492,500£360,000
2025£615,000£240,000£497,500£390,000
2026£690,000£210,000£472,500£357,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365£378£346
2017£378£122£428£411
2018£367£354£419£399
2019£365£397£396£391
2020£441£388£411£380
2021£427£335£457£396
2022£494£396£469£430
2023£477£360£469£457
2024£422£312£413£417
2025£437£366£455£396
2026£459£384£397£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dartford district.

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,431
Band G£3,959
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet ward.

Local councillors

Jeremy Alan Kite

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Roger Stephen Leonard Perfitt

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Steve Brown

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

Is Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet safe?

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

The median sale price in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is £540,000 (about £431 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet sits around rank 22,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

The average household income in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is around £65,070 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is represented by 3 elected councillors: Jeremy Alan Kite (Conservative and Unionist Party), Roger Stephen Leonard Perfitt (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Brown (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

DA37JS

The Old Yews

DA139LH

Station Road

DA37BN

Bradbrook Drive

DA28DP

Green Street Green Road

DA37NS

Nuthatch

DA37AW

Ightham Close

DA37ND

Greenfinches

DA139LW

North End Cottages

DA37JR

Dene Drive

DA28DD

Green Street

DA37PA

Oakwood Rise

DA28DN

Green Street

DA37JW

The Maples

DA139NX

Dale Road

DA37JA

The Close

DA37NA

Pescot Avenue

DA37QT

Main Road

DA139QW

Red Street

DA37PN

Mabel Cottages

DA37JL

Studley Crescent

DA37AJ

Pincroft Wood

DA28DS

Green Street

DA139NJ

Hook Green Road

DA37HE

Fawkham Avenue

DA37NB

Hill View Road

DA37QS

Whitehill Road

DA139LN

Park Corner Road

DA139QD

Brakefield Road

DA37PW

Main Road

DA139AJ

Amphlett Close

DA28ED

Martins Cottages

DA37PD

St Marys Way

DA37HA

Woodland Close

DA37BB

Parsons Close

DA139PA

Station Road

DA37LL

Deerhurst Close

DA38LE

Hartley Bottom Road

DA37QN

Northdown Road

DA37LF

Longfield Avenue

DA139LZ

Westwood Road

DA28DR

Woodview

DA37QJ

West Shaw

DA37HQ

Selbourne Close

DA37QH

Station Road

DA37PH

Main Road

DA28EB

Mile End Green

DA37QU

Rowans Close

DA139QH

Red Street

DA37LA

Longfield Avenue

DA139PP

New Barn Road

DA139PH

Highcross Road

DA139QL

Red Street

DA37PL

Langafel Close

DA37NH

Lapwings

DA37HL

Greenways

DA139QF

Red Street

DA28DZ

Green Street

DA37LP

Poplars Close

DA37GR

The Beeches

DA139LU

Westwood Road

DA37HJ

Ferndene

DA37HD

The Oval

DA139NN

Warren Road

DA37QP

Fawkham Road

DA37PB

Dene Walk

DA37HF

Fawkham Avenue

DA37JB

New Barn Road

DA139PL

Colyers Place

DA37HU

The Hollies

DA37JD

Fairlight Cross

DA37BF

Bradbrook Drive

DA37QA

Station Road

DA139QJ

Red Street

DA139PD

Betsham Road

DA139PX

Broad Ditch Road

DA37LE

Longfield Avenue

DA139BD

Pennywell Fields

DA139AL

Barker Fields

DA37QE

Station Road

DA139LS

Park Corner Road

DA139NA

Whitehill Road

DA37LD

Foxwood Way

DA37AF

Main Road

DA139NY

Rectory Meadow

DA139NL

Hook Green Road

DA37AS

Main Road

DA37AG

Main Road

DA37PP

Hartley Road

DA37AN

Nurstead Lane

DA37PE

Hartley Road

DA37LR

The Gables

DA139BE

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

DA37JJ

New Barn Road

DA139AQ

Whitehill Road

DA139PB

Crayburne

DA37PS

The Chase

DA28EA

Canada Farm Road

DA139ND

Hook Green Lane

DA139QA

Brakefield Road

DA37HH

The Laurels